1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Meteor | Toledo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |