2000 Ford Equator vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 212 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (204 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Equator | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 2198 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2700 mm |
