1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Renault Espace
To start off, 1995 Renault Espace is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (103 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace 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, 1995 Renault Espace (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 1995 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Meteor | Espace |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
