1972 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1972 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Maverick | 504 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |