1981 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Senator |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |