2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 193 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Antara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |