1974 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 585 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Senator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
