1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 505 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |