1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 604 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |