2001 Pontiac Montana vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Montana is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Montana (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Montana 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, 2001 Pontiac Montana (210 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Montana | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Montana | Meteor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |