1990 Plymouth Laser vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Laser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Laser (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1990 Plymouth Laser (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Laser | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Laser | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
