1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1989 Ford Sierra and 1989 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 258 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1989 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 205 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
