1987 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
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 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Escort | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 406 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |