1987 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Cuore and 1987 Ford Meteor were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore.
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 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Cuore | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Cuore | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |
