1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 12 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daewoo Joyster | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Joyster | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
