1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 504 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |