1989 Ford RS 200 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford RS 200 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | RS 200 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 55 L |
