2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.
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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Excursion | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Excursion | Antara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |