1988 Dodge Colt vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Dodge Colt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. Both 1988 Dodge Colt and 1985 Ford Meteor are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1988 Dodge Colt (192 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Colt | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Colt | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
