2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 564 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
