1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 20 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 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 487 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, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 328 GTS | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1273 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
