1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 504 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |