2004 Eagle Talon vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2004 Eagle Talon is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Eagle Talon 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, 2004 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Eagle Talon | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Meteor |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |