1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 504 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1990 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 504 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |