1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 714 kg more than 1968 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | Testarossa | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
