2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Ford Fiesta is newer by 37 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 217 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 1967 Opel Olympia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fiesta | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Olympia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |