1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1986 Ford Meteor and 1986 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1986 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1986 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Meteor | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
