2012 Buick Enclave vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 24 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Enclave | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Enclave | Meteor |
Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2410 mm |