1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 305 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 67.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |