1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1985 Ford Meteor and 1985 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,773 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1985 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Meteor | 205 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
