2005 Ford Maverick vs. 1984 Ford Meteor

To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (114 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 630 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 2005 Ford Maverick (160 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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