1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Peugeot 406

To start off, 2002 Peugeot 406 is newer by 18 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), 2002 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 550 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, 2002 Peugeot 406 (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 2002 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. 2002 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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