1954 Opel Kapitan vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon 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. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1954 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1954 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Opel Kapitan | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Kapitan | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
