1983 Opel Senator vs. 1981 Ford Granada
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 Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Senator | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Senator | Granada |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |