1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1984 Ford Meteor and 1984 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 15 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.
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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
