2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Meteor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |