1989 Buick Electra vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra 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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Electra | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Meteor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |