2003 Opel Signum vs. 2003 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2003 Opel Signum and 2003 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-150 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Signum | 2003 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Signum | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
