1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 305 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 305 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Peugeot 305.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 305, 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, 1981 Peugeot 305 (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1981 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 305 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |