1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Peugeot 205 (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 205 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 110 L |
