1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 25 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Meteor | Equinox |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2857 mm |