1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 50 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 632 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Senator |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
