1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1988 Ford Thunderbird and 1988 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 504. 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. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Thunderbird | 504 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |