1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Olympia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |