1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 10 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Pickup |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |