1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1968 Peugeot 504D were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 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:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fairlane | 504D |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
