1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 7 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 498 kg more than 1960 Opel Kapitan.
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:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montclair | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |