1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Peugeot 404 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taunus | 404 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
