2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Bantam and 1998 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 Ford Bantam. 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |