1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 873 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 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:
1963 Ferrari 156 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 156 | Senator |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 43 L |