1998 Ford Ka vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1998 Ford Ka and 1998 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 495 kg more than 1998 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Ka | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Meriva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |