1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 19 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 426 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, 1995 Peugeot 605, 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1995 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 605 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
