1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1953 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1953 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1953 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1953 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
