1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, 2010 Volvo C30 is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
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, 2010 Volvo C30 (350 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 2010 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Meteor | C30 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2639 mm |
