1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird (111 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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, 1992 Pontiac Sunbird (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1992 Pontiac Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Meteor | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |