1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 504 is newer by 26 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1997 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
