1971 Nissan Bluebird 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 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Bluebird | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
