1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Peugeot iOn

To start off, 1993 Peugeot iOn is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,905 cc, 1993 Peugeot iOn is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot iOn (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot iOn should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 122 kg more than 1993 Peugeot iOn.

Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot iOn, 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, 1993 Peugeot iOn (172 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1993 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina. 1993 Peugeot iOn has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Peugeot iOn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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