1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Peugeot 505. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
