1992 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 350 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.
Because 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Carlton | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
