2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 49 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
