2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1981 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1981 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | E-150 | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |