1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 306 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 306 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1993 Peugeot 306 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Meteor | 306 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
