1952 Ford Crestline vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 690 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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Crestline has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Crestline 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:
| 1952 Ford Crestline | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crestline | Senator |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
