1989 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 21 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 2010 Honda Element 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. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | Element |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2576 mm |
