1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 407 is newer by 15 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2003 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Meteor | 407 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 217 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
