1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 6 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | Escort |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
