1987 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309.
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, 1987 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 309 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |