1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 205 (50 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Peugeot 205 (84 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fiesta | 205 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2430 mm |