1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-150 and 1997 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (217 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1313 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford F-150 (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 1997 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | F-150 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |
