2005 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick.

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 @ 1400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Maverick 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:

2005 Ford Maverick 2006 Opel Antara
Make Ford Opel
Model Maverick Antara
Year Released 2005 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2288 cc 1899 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 1400 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 171 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm


 

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