1950 Opel Kapitan vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra 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:
1950 Opel Kapitan | 1965 AC Cobra | |
Make | Opel | AC |
Model | Kapitan | Cobra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 4737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |