1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1986 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1986 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 504 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |