1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 150 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |