1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus 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) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 605 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |