1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1994 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1994 Infiniti J30 is newer by 12 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 715 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.
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, 1994 Infiniti J30 (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1994 Infiniti J30 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. 1994 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1994 Infiniti J30 | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Meteor | J30 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |