1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Olympia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |