1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 504 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |