1970 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Peugeot 309

To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 309 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309, 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, 1985 Peugeot 309 (115 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1985 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

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