1981 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Senator |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |