2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. 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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mondeo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
