1986 Ford Meteor vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 26 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Meteor | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Meteor | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |