1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | GT 40 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |
