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 158 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 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 | 939 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
