1989 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 406 is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 406 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, 2005 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 2005 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Meteor | 406 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |