1964 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Cobra | 504 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
