1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | RS 200 | 504 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |