1968 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Senator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
