2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Antara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |