1982 Ford Granada vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 15 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 532 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
