1971 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
