1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1968 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 140 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 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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