1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 410 kg more than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1981 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 505 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |