1995 Toyota 4Runner vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1995 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Toyota 4Runner | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | 4Runner | Meteor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |