2001 Ford Think vs. 1978 Peugeot 504

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2001 Ford Think.

Because 1978 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford Think (183 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 1978 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1978 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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