1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 32 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 604.
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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fairlane | 604 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
