2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
