1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 205 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |