1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. Both 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina and 2005 Peugeot 307 are equipped with a 1,558 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Lotus 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 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 307 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |