2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-150 and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
