1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Innocenti 990

To start off, both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1985 Innocenti 990 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 21 more horse power than 1985 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1985 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Meteor weights approximately 171 kg more than 1985 Innocenti 990. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Innocenti 990.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Ford Meteor 1985 Innocenti 990
Make Ford Innocenti
Model Meteor 990
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1488 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 75 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 714 kg
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 3170 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2050 mm


 

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