1990 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 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. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 405 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
