1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 500 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ferrari 308 1968 Opel Olympia
Make Ferrari Opel
Model 308 Olympia
Year Released 1977 1968
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 266 Nm 86 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 70 L


 

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