2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira

To start off, both 2001 Ford F-150 and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford F-150 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
Make Ford Vauxhall
Model F-150 Zafira
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4193 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 204 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2075 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2700 mm


 

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