1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 8 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 24 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Today |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |