1987 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 2005 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Meteor | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 307 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |