1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Senator |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |