1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Capri | 504 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
