2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 659 kg more than 2002 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-150 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2470 mm |
