1968 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 17 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
