1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Peugeot 204

To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (54 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 256 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1956 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.

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