1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 17 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 238 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 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 405 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
