1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1982 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1971 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1971 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Bluebird | Meteor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |