2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 27 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Santa Fe | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
