2008 Honda FR-V vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | FR-V | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |