1984 Peugeot 505 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 345 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Peugeot 505 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 505 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3505 mm |