1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Festiva weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Festiva | Senator |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |