1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 605 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605, 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, 1998 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Corsair | 605 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |