Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1983 – 1986) vs Peugeot 205 (1983 – 1998): specs compared
The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 96 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.6 s. The Peugeot 205 has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 180 km/h. At 3,701 mm, the Peugeot 205 is 51 mm longer than the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1983 – 1986
|
Peugeot
205
1983 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1998 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 97 hp | 45 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 68 – 133 Nm | 68 – 157 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 19.8 s | 10.6 – 18.8 s |
| Top speed | 137 – 180 km/h | 134 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 7.4 L/100 km | 4.8 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,650 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,549 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,291 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 740 – 846 kg | 740 – 880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.