1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1986 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1986 Nissan Bluebird (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1986 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |