1975 Ford Torino 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 Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 330 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Torino | Senator |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 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 | 250 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
