1997 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1997 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 19 kg more than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Thunderbird | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
