1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Nissan Bluebird 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 Nissan Bluebird are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Bluebird (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Bluebird 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 Nissan Bluebird (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Meteor | 1989 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Meteor | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
