1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1994 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 6 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), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1994 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Meteor | Midge |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
