1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 579 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 1997 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fiesta | 406 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
