2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2007 Ford F-250 and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1905 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (161 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-250 2007 Opel Corsa
Make Ford Opel
Model F-250 Corsa
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.7 mm 88.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3075 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 6250 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 45 L


 

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