1995 Peugeot 406 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Ford Capri 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 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Peugeot 406 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
