2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Corsa | Meteor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |