1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 359 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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 (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 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:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT 40 | Senator |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 44 L |