2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (229 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-150 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |
