1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |