2000 Ford Equator vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Ford Equator 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 1,787 cc, 2000 Ford Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Equator (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Equator should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Meriva (165 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Equator | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Equator | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1787 cc | 1686 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 165 Nm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1393 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2490 mm |