Ford Explorer 1995 vs Opel Frontera 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Frontera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 16 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 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.72 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 62 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1160 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Explorer is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Ford Explorer can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`568 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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