1986 Ford Meteor vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 27 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 2013 Volkswagen CC 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. 2013 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ford Meteor | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Meteor | CC |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2711 mm |