1991 Peugeot 605 vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 605 is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Peugeot 605 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Peugeot 605 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, 1991 Peugeot 605 (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1991 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1991 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Peugeot 605 | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 605 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |