1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 335 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 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Olympia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |