1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 560 kg more than 1988 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Senator |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
