1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Peugeot 505 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 1986 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 505 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |