1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 480 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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Maverick | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Maverick | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
