2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Meriva (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |