1963 Peugeot 404 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Peugeot 404 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Peugeot | AC |
| Model | 404 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
