1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 1999 Ford Expedition and 1999 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Opel Speedster. (147 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Speedster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Expedition | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Expedition | Speedster |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |