1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Senator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
