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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 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. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 555 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1335 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 |
