1998 Peugeot Escapade vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1998 Peugeot Escapade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Escapade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Escapade, 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, 1998 Peugeot Escapade (205 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Escapade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1998 Peugeot Escapade has manual transmission. 1998 Peugeot Escapade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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