1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 306 is newer by 11 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, 1996 Peugeot 306 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 306 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 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 | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |