2005 Ford Escape vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escape | 205 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 110 L |
