1976 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1526 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 504 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |