1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Lexus LX
To start off, 1996 Lexus LX 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 4,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1996 Lexus LX (373 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1996 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1996 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1996 Lexus LX | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Meteor | LX |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |