2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 16 kg more than 2010 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, 2007 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Meriva | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Meriva | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |
