2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
