1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 11 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. 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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Meteor | Avella |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
