1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
