1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 483 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Thunderbird | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |