1998 Acura Integra vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1998 Acura Integra is newer by 9 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 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (170 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra 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, 1998 Acura Integra (174 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 1998 Acura Integra 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:
1998 Acura Integra | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Integra | Meteor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 121 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |