1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 139 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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, 1978 Peugeot 305 (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 305 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
