1969 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 1 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2900 mm |