1954 Lincoln Premiere vs. 1955 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1955 Opel Kapitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lincoln Premiere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lincoln Premiere would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Lincoln Premiere 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:
1954 Lincoln Premiere | 1955 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Premiere | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |