1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 15 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Because 1999 Honda Z 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, 1999 Honda Z 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | Z |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
