1975 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 445 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Senator |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
