1957 Ford 17M vs. 1966 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1966 Peugeot 404 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1966 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 17M | 404 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |