1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 21 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 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 585 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 348 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 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 | 1465 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
