1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ford Mustang | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Meteor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |