1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
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 Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1984 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Meteor | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Soarer |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |