1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 505. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1983 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 505 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |