2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 23 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 285 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.
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, 2007 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Corsa | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
