1968 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 11 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 17 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
