1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Sierra | 505 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |