1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. Both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1980 Honda Ballade are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Ballade |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
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 | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |