1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Vedette | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Vedette | 504 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |