1970 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 3 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Olympia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 44 L |