1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Meteor | Forester |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2615 mm |