2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 41 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 327 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | F-350 | Olympia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 60 L |