1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Peugeot 504 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 504 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
