2002 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 162 kg more than 1983 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mustang | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
