1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 840 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor. 1983 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
