1980 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 106 is newer by 14 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 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 106. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 30 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 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 106. (95 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1994 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 106 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
