2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Because 2003 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 2003 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
