1985 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 406 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |