2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1957 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1957 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Kapitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1957 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
