1975 Peugeot 304 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1975 Peugeot 304 and 1975 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 304 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 304 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 30 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, 1975 Peugeot 304, 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, 1975 Peugeot 304 (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 304 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 304 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 304 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Peugeot 304 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 304 | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |