1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 495 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 43 L |
