1997 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 10 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Because 1997 BMW 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |