1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Meteor | 405 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
