1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1982 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Meteor | 1982 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Accord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |