1963 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul 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 89 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 592 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Senator |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
