1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 504 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |