1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,903 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (152 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405, 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 405 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |