1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Meteor | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2604 mm |