1961 Peugeot 403 vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Peugeot 403 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1961 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1961 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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