1995 Nissan Skyline vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Nissan Skyline 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 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Skyline 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:
1995 Nissan Skyline | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Skyline | Meteor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2569 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |