1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2011 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 23 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ford Meteor 2011 Nissan Juke
Make Ford Nissan
Model Meteor Juke
Year Released 1988 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 71 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 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 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2530 mm