1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zodiac | 505 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |