1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 310 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Olympia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |