2008 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 297 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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:
2008 Honda Civic | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |