1989 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Capri and 2006 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 288 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Capri | Meriva |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |