1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 14 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Venture | Meteor |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |