2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1997 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 206. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 238 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 206. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1997 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Expedition | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
