1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1968 Ford Zephyr and 1968 Opel Olympia were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 468 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Olympia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |