1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1959 Opel Kapitan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M 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:
1957 Ford 12 M | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 12 M | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1957 | 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 | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |