1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, both 1982 Ford Meteor and 1982 Triumph Acclaim were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Triumph Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Triumph Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Triumph Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 69 kg more than 1982 Triumph Acclaim.
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 Triumph Acclaim (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Triumph Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1982 Triumph Acclaim | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Meteor | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |