1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 35 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), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 410 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, 2005 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 307 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
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 | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |