1998 Ford Libre vs. 2010 Opel Antara

To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Libre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Libre would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 557 kg more than 1998 Ford Libre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Libre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.

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