1963 Ford Zodiac 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 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 480 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 Ford Zodiac | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zodiac | Senator |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 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 | 1270 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
