1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 37 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), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 167 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 206 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
