1985 Peugeot 309 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 806 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 309, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1985 Peugeot 309 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 309 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 309 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2930 mm |
