1958 Ford Popular vs. 1983 Opel Senator

To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 675 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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