1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsair | 504 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
