1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 538 kg more than 1986 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Gran Torino | Senator |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
