1989 Ford Meteor vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 12 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 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3270 mm |
