1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 22 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2010 Mercury Mariner 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. 2010 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Meteor | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 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 | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2619 mm |
