2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Signum weights approximately 562 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2007 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fiesta | Signum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
