1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 32 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2008 Peugeot 307 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. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 307 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |