1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1969 Ford Corsair and 1969 Opel Olympia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 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 Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |