2005 Ford Ikon vs. 1990 Peugeot 505

To start off, 2005 Ford Ikon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon.

Because 1990 Peugeot 505 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 1990 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon, 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.

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