1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane 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:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fairlane | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |