1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Mustang 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 406 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |