2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Ford E-150 and 2006 Opel Vectra 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 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-150 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
