1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 407 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Gran Torino | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
