1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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. Both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1995 Ford Escort are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort 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, 1995 Ford Escort (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
