1995 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 505 would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Escort and 1988 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 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 1988 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Ford Escort (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 505 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
