1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 604 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |