1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Caldina is newer by 16 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina 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, 2004 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2004 Toyota Caldina 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. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Caldina |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |