1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 14 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (79 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 111 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 1998 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1998 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Meteor | Vitara |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |