1995 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 806 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 353 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, 1997 Peugeot 806 (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1997 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 806 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |