1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Zephyr | 404 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
