1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 11 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 405 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
