1991 Mercury Cougar vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1991 Mercury Cougar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 720 kg more than 1960 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:
1991 Mercury Cougar | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |