1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet 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 8 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1974 Nissan Violet 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 1974 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Violet | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Violet | Meteor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |