1986 Ford Meteor vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 21 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 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 2007 Volvo V50 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. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Meteor | V50 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
