1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 504 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |