1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 726 kg more than 1970 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | Testarossa | Olympia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |