1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Meteor | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |