1996 Acura Integra vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1996 Acura Integra is newer by 11 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra 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, 1996 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura Integra | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Integra | Meteor |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |