1971 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Capri | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
