1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 206 is newer by 35 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.
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, 2002 Peugeot 206, 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (95 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsair | 206 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
