2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera. 2003 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-250 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2470 mm |
