1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Corsair | 405 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |