1996 Ford Royale vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 306 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Royale.
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 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Royale | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Royale | 306 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |