2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ranger and 2009 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 839 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 2009 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |