1983 Ford Meteor vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Ford Meteor 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 205. (50 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Meteor weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 205. 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 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 205. (84 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Meteor | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 205 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |