1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1990 Ford Taurus and 1990 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (78 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 414 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309. 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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 309. (159 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taurus | 309 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
