1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego 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:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |