1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1996 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 406 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 406 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1988 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 406 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1996 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 406 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |