1953 DKW F 91 vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 DKW F 91. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 DKW F 91 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 DKW F 91. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1953 DKW F 91. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 DKW F 91 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 DKW F 91. (63 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 DKW F 91. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1953 DKW F 91 has manual transmission. 1953 DKW F 91 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 DKW F 91 | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | F 91 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |