2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-150 and 2008 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 745 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | E-150 | Antara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 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 | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |