1993 Buick Century vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1993 Buick Century is newer by 8 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Century (161 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Century 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, 1993 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Century | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2370 mm |
