1998 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Meteor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |