1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 3 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (72 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor.
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 (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Meteor | 323 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
