1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1999 Ford Expedition
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1999 Ford Expedition 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. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 1999 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Meteor | Expedition |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 397 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |