1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.

Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1990 Renault Laguna 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. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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