Performance Review: Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 - [1974]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 504 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1974. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 and the 1974 Lancia Stratos 2.5 V6.This particular Peugeot 504 has a 2664cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 504 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 504's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1270 kgs (2799 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 504 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2664cc 12V V6 engine produces 136 bhp (101 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 153 lb-ft (207.4 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (170 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 504 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1986 Peugeot 309 1.9 GTi 8V (131.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 504.

The Peugeot 504 has a Power to weight ratio of 107.0 bhp per ton and 120.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1974 504 competing with the 1986 Peugeot 309 1.9 GTi 8V (131.9 bhp per ton) or the 1985 Toyota MR2 Mk1 (131.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 504 generating around 120.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Audi A4 2.0T FSI (145.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 987 (145.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.5 secs, this made the Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 as fast as the 2019 Ford Ranger F-150 Raptor 2.0 (10.20 secs) the 1983 Alfa-Romeo Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV (10.20 secs) the 1970 GMC Jimmy 5.7 V8 (10.20 secs) the or the 1956 Ford Thunderbird 312 (10.20 secs). This Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 is also faster than the 2005 Hummer H2 6.0 V8 (10.30 secs) the 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (10.30 secs) the 1984 Audi Coupe 2.0 GT (10.30 secs) the and the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 (10.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 504 and the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 504 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.25 secs @ 79.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa (17.19 secs), the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 (17.21 secs), and the 2008 Fiat 500 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Essessee (17.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1974 version of the Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 has a maximum speed of 116mph.

Top Speed of the 1974 504 equals the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1974 Peugeot 504 2.7 V6 then how about the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (127 mph), the 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer (127 mph), or the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (127 mph).

Related Links:

1974 504 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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