1980 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 5 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 14 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, 1985 Peugeot 309 (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 309 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
