1995 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
