1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1999 Lancia Dialogos

To start off, 1999 Lancia Dialogos 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 1,924 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Dialogos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Dialogos (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Dialogos should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Dialogos weights approximately 485 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, 1999 Lancia Dialogos (186 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Lancia Dialogos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1999 Lancia Dialogos 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 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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