2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505.
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 Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1980 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1980 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Expedition | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
