1980 Ford Cougar vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1980 Ford Cougar is newer by 12 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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. 1980 Ford Cougar 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. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cougar | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cougar | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
