1989 Ford Escort 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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 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 (147 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 406 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |