2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 20 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, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Econovan | Senator |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |