1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
