1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1973 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1973 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |