1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1984 GMC Jimmy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Jimmy (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 995 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 1984 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (366 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1984 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1984 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Meteor | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |