1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Prefect | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |