1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | GT 40 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |
