1975 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Capri | 505 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
