1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1976 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zephyr | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |