1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Buick Century

To start off, both 1986 Ford Meteor and 1986 Buick Century were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Century (125 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Century 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, 1986 Buick Century (220 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Buick Century 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. 1986 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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