1971 Peugeot 504 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1971 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Peugeot 504 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 504 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
