Opel Frontera (1995 – 1998) vs Ford Maverick LWB (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The Opel Frontera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 118 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.6 s against 14.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,639 kg against 1,735 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Frontera
1995 – 1998
|
Ford
Maverick LWB
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1998 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 – 136 hp | 118 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 260 Nm | 191 – 278 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.6 – 16.0 s | 14.3 – 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 161 km/h | 155 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.8 L/100 km | 10.5 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 – 4,689 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,760 – 1,781 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,689 – 1,750 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 – 2,761 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,639 – 1,828 kg | 1,735 – 1,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

