1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 27 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 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. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1952 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1952 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 400 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |