1978 Opel Senator vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Senator | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 59 L |