1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Maverick | 504 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |