1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Opel Senator
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Senator |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |
