1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Meteor | Belmont |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |