1983 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Lada Samara
To start off, 1993 Lada Samara is newer by 10 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 8 more horse power than 1993 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Samara weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Meteor | 1993 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Meteor | Samara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
