2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1989 Ford Meteor

To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick Rendezvous 1989 Ford Meteor
Make Buick Ford
Model Rendezvous Meteor
Year Released 2006 1989
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3489 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 195 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 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 2860 mm 2410 mm


 

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