1980 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 12 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 265 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 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 405 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |