2002 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 592 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
