2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.
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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Expedition | Antara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |