1968 Peugeot 504 vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Peugeot 504. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504 | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tata |
| Model | 504 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
