1973 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 309 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (91 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 24 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Escort 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 309, 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 309. (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 309. 1990 Peugeot 309 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Peugeot 309 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 309 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |