2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Corolla | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Meteor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |