1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1990 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1990 Nissan Terrano is newer by 2 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1990 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano 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, 1990 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1990 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Terrano |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |