1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1997 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 205 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 205 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, 1997 Peugeot 205 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 1997 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 205 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |