1998 Acura Integra vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1998 Acura Integra is newer by 10 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1998 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura Integra | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Integra | Meteor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
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 | 138 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 | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |