1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2070 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Olympia | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |