1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 504D |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 56 L |
