1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 239 kg more than 1970 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 Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 504 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |