2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fiesta | 207 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
