1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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 62 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Sierra | Senator |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |