2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fiesta | 407 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |