1990 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1986 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Senator |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |