1969 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 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 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Senator |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |