1988 Toyota Carina vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1988 Toyota Carina and 1988 Ford Meteor were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Toyota Carina | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Carina | Meteor |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |