1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. Both 1987 Ford Meteor and 1989 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta 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, 1989 Ford Fiesta (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Meteor | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |