1968 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 365 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | 17 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
