1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 740 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 206 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
