2002 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Meriva | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Meriva | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
