1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | Type S | Senator |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
