2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2000 Opel Meriva

To start off, both 2000 Ford Desert Excursion and 2000 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 58 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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