1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 28 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 68 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Meteor | Panda |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |