1986 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 196 kg more than 1986 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Senator |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2932 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
