1987 Ford Meteor vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 2007 Nissan Armada 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. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Meteor | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Meteor | Armada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3140 mm |
