1996 Honda Today vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today 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:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Today | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
