1985 Ford Meteor vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 27 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 187 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Meteor | 500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2301 mm |