1998 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1998 Ford Laser 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 193 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
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 (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Laser | Meriva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |