1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1979 Volkswagen Derby
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Derby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Derby would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Derby.
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.
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1982 Ford Meteor | 1979 Volkswagen Derby | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Meteor | Derby |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |