1968 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1705 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 307 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1705 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |