1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1424 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Olympia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2420 mm |