1985 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Meteor | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |