1982 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 785 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Meteor | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
