2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 731 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-150 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |
