1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
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, 1958 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | 2-Litre | 504D |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
