1970 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 217 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |