2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
