1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 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, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 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, 1993 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1993 Rover 200 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Meteor | 200 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |