2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Ford 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1890 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford 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 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 Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2000 Ford 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 Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Excursion | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 53 L |
