2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 8 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
