1988 Honda Legend vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Legend | Meteor |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |