2012 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia and 2012 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford C-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Insignia | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Insignia | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2788 mm |
