1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 16 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 202 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Thunderbird | 604 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
