1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1984 Ford Fiesta and 1984 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,123 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Peugeot 205 (87 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fiesta | 205 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2430 mm |
