1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1996 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1996 Ford Mondeo and 1996 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 532 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 1996 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mondeo | 205 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
