2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 561 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor. 1983 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Pickup | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
