1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1993 Nissan Laurel 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. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Meteor | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |