1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1985 Caterham 1700 and 1985 Ford Meteor were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 342 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Because 1985 Caterham 1700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Caterham 1700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 1700 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
