1956 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 557 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Opel Senator (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Senator |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |
