1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Century (109 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1989 Buick Century 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. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1989 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Meteor | Century |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 183 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2662 mm |