2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 305. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 764 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Peugeot 305. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 305. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Five Hundred | 305 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
