1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Corsair | 406 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |