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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 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. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 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 | 4096 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |