1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 504 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
