1953 Morris Six vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Six weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404.
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, both vehicles can yield 133 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Six | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Six | 404 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
