2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2012 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | S-Max | Antara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |