2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2435 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
