1980 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 4 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Peugeot 505 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 1984 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 505 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
