1993 Ford Versailles vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 Ford Versailles is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Because 1989 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Versailles, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 144 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1993 Ford Versailles | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Versailles | 505 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |