2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 428 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Expedition | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
