1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Cortina | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |