1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
