1987 Cadillac Allante vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Allante (168 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Allante 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. 1987 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac Allante | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Allante | Meteor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |