1986 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa 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, 2005 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Previa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
