1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 26 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 505 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |