1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 12 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Xedos 6 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, 1997 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1997 Xedos 6 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. 1997 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Meteor | 6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
