1971 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1971 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Steyr Haflinger | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Steyr | Ford |
| Model | Haflinger | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 44 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2840 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2370 mm |
