1994 Fiat Vivace vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1994 Fiat Vivace is newer by 7 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1987 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Vivace. 1987 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1994 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1994 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Fiat Vivace | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Vivace | Meteor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |