1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Prefect | 404 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |