1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 603 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Meteor | Voyager |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |