2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1663 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR4 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2370 mm |
