1984 Oldsmobile Omega vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Omega would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1984 Oldsmobile Omega has manual transmission. 1984 Oldsmobile Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Omega | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Omega | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
