1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Peugeot 305

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 581 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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 Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.

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