1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1988 Ford Meteor and 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Meteor | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
