2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Senator |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |