1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 166 kg more than 1980 Ford Falcon. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Senator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
