1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord 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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |