2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1983 Peugeot 505

To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 505. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1983 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1983 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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