1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 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. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1990 Ford Corsair 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. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Meteor | Corsair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |