1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder 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:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Marauder | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
