2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | E-250 | 504 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |