1983 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1983 Ford Escort and 1983 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Escort weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 305.
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, 1983 Peugeot 305 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 305 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
