1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |