1993 Fiat Punto vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1993 Fiat Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Fiat Punto (137 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1993 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat Punto | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Meteor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |