1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Seat Ritmo
To start off, both 1982 Ford Meteor and 1982 Seat Ritmo were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Meteor (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 1982 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Meteor | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
