2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2001 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara. 2001 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taurus | Antara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
