1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504D (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504D should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 447 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504D (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 504D |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 56 L |
