1987 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica 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 Chevrolet Corsica (147 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corsica | Meteor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |