1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 405 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 208 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 208 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |