1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 26 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Peugeot 605, 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, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1996 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 605 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |