2012 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2012 Ford E-350 and 2012 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 985 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 2012 Ford E-350. 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-350 | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-350 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
