1983 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Holden Drover
To start off, 1985 Holden Drover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Drover weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover 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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Meteor | 1985 Holden Drover | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Meteor | Drover |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |