1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 406 is newer by 31 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), 2001 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 354 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, 2001 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, 2001 Peugeot 406 (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2001 Peugeot 406 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. 2001 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2001 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 406 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |