1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar.
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 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 1983 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1983 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |