1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505.
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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Thunderbird | 505 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |