1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 404 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |