2007 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2007 Ford F-450 and 2007 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Signum.
Because 2007 Ford F-450 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-450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Signum, 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-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 2007 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-450 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |
