1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,603 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 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:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1961 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |