1972 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |