1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 504 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
