1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. Both 1975 Peugeot 504 and 1998 Ford Laser are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
Because 1975 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504. 1998 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 504 | 1998 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 504 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
