2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Ford E-150 and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 913 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1510 mm |
