1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 17 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fiesta | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Olympia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |