1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Crown Victoria | Senator |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |