1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Lexus LX
To start off, 1995 Lexus LX is newer by 11 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus LX (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus LX weights approximately 1545 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.
Because 1995 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lexus LX 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, 1995 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1995 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 1995 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Meteor | LX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
