1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 505 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |