2001 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 12 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 8 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Naked.
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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Naked 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:
2001 Daihatsu Naked | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Naked | Meteor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |