1973 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 114 kg more than 1973 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Senator |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |