1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 497 kg more than 1977 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 Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 504 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
