1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 425 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
