1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 405 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
