2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 664 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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 360 | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
