2003 Acura EL vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2003 Acura EL is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 2003 Acura EL (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1987 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2003 Acura EL has manual transmission. 2003 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura EL | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | EL | Meteor |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |