1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic 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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Meteor | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |