2011 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2011 Opel Corsa and 2011 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford S-Max (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford S-Max weights approximately 513 kg more than 2011 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Corsa | 2011 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Corsa | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
