1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 604 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 402 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 604 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |