1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsair | 406 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
