1969 Ford Ranchero 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 Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranchero | Senator |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 44 L |
