1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 156 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 403. 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.
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1960 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zodiac | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |