1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1991 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1991 Seat Marbella is newer by 3 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Marbella.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1991 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Meteor | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
