1987 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (176 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 56 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 2013 Ford Escape, 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, 2013 Ford Escape (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Senator | Escape |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
