1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, both 1998 Ford Explorer and 1998 Opel Signum were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Opel Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Explorer | Signum |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
