2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 148 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 1962 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1258 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |