1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1952 Opel Kapitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Mercury Roadster 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. 1951 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1952 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1952 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercury Roadster | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Roadster | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
