2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Touran | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |