1988 Opel Vectra vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra 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. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 235 kg more 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Vectra | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Vectra | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
