1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 29 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 2013 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Meteor | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3000 mm |