1975 Austin Maxi vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Maxi 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 3 more horse power than 1975 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Austin Maxi weights approximately 95 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Maxi. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Maxi 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:
| 1975 Austin Maxi | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Maxi | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
