1978 Opel Senator vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 465 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Senator | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
