1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1996 Mazda Levante is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Levante weights approximately 375 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 1996 Mazda Levante 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, 1996 Mazda Levante 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, 1996 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1996 Mazda Levante 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. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Meteor | Levante |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |