2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 504D |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
