2008 Opel Meriva vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Meriva | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |