1982 Holden Camira vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Camira (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1982 Holden Camira (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Camira | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Camira | Meteor |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |