1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 405 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |