1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,605 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 21 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |