2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 2001 Opel Frontera

To start off, 2001 Opel Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford 24.7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford 24.7 would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 512 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford 24.7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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