1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 770 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Scorpio | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
