1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 27 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | iQ |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2000 mm |