1986 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Opel Olympia

To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 402 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, 1986 Ford Capri (95 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.

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