1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 12 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Picnic |
Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |