1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1980 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |