1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 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 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 1 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 108 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 | 1989 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 504 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |