2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2003 Ford Explorer and 2003 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Opel Frontera.
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, 2003 Ford Explorer (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Explorer | 2003 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Explorer | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
