1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Ford Fairlane and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 415 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (184 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 405 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |