1987 Ford Meteor vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Meteor | Defender |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |