1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 505 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |