2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Opel Speedster (203 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | ST 460 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
