1957 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Because 1957 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |