2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 891 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
