1988 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1988 Ford Escort and 1988 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Escort | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 405 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
