1998 Chevrolet Metro vs. 1998 Ford Libre
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Metro and 1998 Ford Libre were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Libre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Libre (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 398 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Libre (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Libre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Metro | 1998 Ford Libre | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Metro | Libre |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1298 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
