1987 Cadillac Eldorado 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 Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado 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, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Eldorado | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Eldorado | Meteor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |