1986 Ford Orion 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 Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion 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 74 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 642 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Orion | Senator |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |