1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1989 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Sierra | 504 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |