1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Violet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1976 Nissan Violet 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 1976 Nissan Violet. 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, 1976 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Meteor | Violet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
