2002 Ford F-250 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2002 Ford F-250 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2002 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-250 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, 2002 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-250 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
