1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Carina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |