1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1984 Ford Sierra and 1984 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Senator |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |