1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,616 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 404 (62 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 404 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
