1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 504 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |