1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1989 Ford Meteor and 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 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 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Meteor | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
