1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge Charger weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 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, both vehicles can yield 117 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Dodge Charger | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Meteor |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |