2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 926 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Thunderbird | Olympia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 83 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |