1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Falcon | 305 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |