2006 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.3 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 | 1362 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
