1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 406 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |