1949 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1959 Opel Kapitan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ford Taunus | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taunus | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
