2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 27 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Econovan | 504 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |