1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 150 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 44 L |