2006 Ford Bantam vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva.
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, 2007 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Bantam | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |