1985 Ford Meteor vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 23 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.
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, 2008 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 2008 Kia Rio 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. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Meteor | Rio |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |