2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 507 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Antara |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |