1974 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 79 kg more than 1987 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Senator |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |