2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | F-350 | 504 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2910 mm |