1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1997 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 504 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
