1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 406 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |