2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger.
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, 2000 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (161 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Ranger | 504 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
