1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 17 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 504 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 133 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 | 1266 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 |