1984 Buick Century vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (85 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Century | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2664 mm | 2410 mm |
