1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 385 kg more than 1987 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1987 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1987 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fairlane | 504 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
