1980 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 305 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Peugeot 305. (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1982 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 305 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
