2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2012 Opel Antara. 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 2011 Ford F-150. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-150 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
