1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Peugeot Peugette
To start off, 1976 Peugeot Peugette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot Peugette (65 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot Peugette should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Because 1971 Ford Cortina 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 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot Peugette, 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, 1971 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot Peugette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1976 Peugeot Peugette | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | Peugette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 65 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |