1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Scorpio | Senator |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |