1999 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Bandeirante | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
