1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 504 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
