1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
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 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Zephyr | 504D |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
