1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 313 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
