1998 Fiat Coupe vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1998 Fiat Coupe is newer by 11 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 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 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Coupe | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Meteor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |