2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio 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 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Mobilio | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
