1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Meteor | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |