1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang.
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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 504 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |