1979 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Capri | 505 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
