1979 Ford LTD vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | LTD | Senator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
