1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 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 12 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Meteor | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
