1995 Ford Royale vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale 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 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Royale | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Royale | Meteor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |