1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 24 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 406 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
