2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 30 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-450 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |
