1971 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Senator weights approximately 515 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1979 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Senator |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |