1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Olympia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |