1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 485 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 283 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |