1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XK | 404 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
