1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taunus | 504 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
