1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
