1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 434 kg more than 1974 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 504 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |