1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Scorpio | 504 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |