1959 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 576 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Meriva |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 53 L |