1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Meteor | Santana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
