1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 505.
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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zephyr | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |