1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 406 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |