1999 Volvo S80 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1999 Volvo S80 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1999 Volvo S80 (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1999 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 1999 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Volvo S80 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S80 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |