1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
