1995 Acura Integra vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Acura Integra is newer by 6 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Integra (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Integra 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, 1995 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1995 Acura Integra 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. 1995 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Integra | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Integra | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
