1993 Ford Aerostar vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 23 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 630 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Aerostar | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Aerostar | Olympia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |