1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia 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 105 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Anglia 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:
1957 Ford Anglia | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Senator |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |