1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 505 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |