1956 Ford Popular vs. 1983 Peugeot 604

To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 604 (96 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1983 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.

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