1989 Peugeot 405 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Peugeot 405 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Peugeot 405 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 405 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |