2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 17 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Meteor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |