1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 519 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Meteor | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
