1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Frontera | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 4379 mm |
