1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1981 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:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taunus | 504 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
