1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 806 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 806. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 806, 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 806 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 806 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |