2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Expedition | 504 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2750 mm |
