1990 Rover 400 vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 1 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 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, 1990 Rover 400 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1990 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover 400 | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 400 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |