1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1992 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 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, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 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. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1992 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Meteor | 88 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |