1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1979 Ford Cortina and 1979 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 505 (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |