1980 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 565 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 1980 Ford Escort 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605, 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, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1996 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 605 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |