1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1989 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Seicento 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 Fiat Seicento | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Meteor |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 899 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |