1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1999 Kia Sephia is newer by 14 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, 1999 Kia Sephia (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sephia 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, 1999 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1999 Kia Sephia 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. 1999 Kia Sephia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Meteor | Sephia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |