Ford Explorer 1995 vs Opel Frontera 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 91 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.5 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Explorer consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Explorer consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 12 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1720 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Ford Explorer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`568 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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