2002 Ferrari 550 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 550 is newer by 14 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 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, 2002 Ferrari 550 (570 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari 550 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Meteor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |