1983 Ford Meteor vs. 1983 Saab 900
To start off, both 1983 Ford Meteor and 1983 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Saab 900 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Meteor | 1983 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Meteor | 900 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
