1975 Ford Torino vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 1 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 355 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504.
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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Torino | 504 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |
